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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $22,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,870

BMW i3   
Difference: $21,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
Modeli3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE400E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,400 $53,350 $59,400
Base Invoice $39,690 $49,616 $55,242
Tera World 2,500    
Park Assistant Package 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Premium 1 Package   3,430 3,430
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290
Lighting Package   1,500 1,500
Rear spoiler   300 300
Proximity key   650 650
Tera World 2,275    
Park Assistant Package 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670 670
Premium 1 Package   3,190 3,190
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200
Lighting Package   1,395 1,395
Rear spoiler   279 279
Proximity key   605 605
Options (change) 4,050 7,890 7,890
Options (change) 3,685 7,339 7,339
Destination 995 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,945 $62,165 $68,215
Total Invoice $36,870 $57,880 $63,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,964
Model Year201620152015
Modeli3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE400E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionA1T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$39,945$62,165$68,215
Adjustments for Features0-4,345-4,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,945$57,820$63,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,650
Total Invoice$36,870$57,880$63,506
Adjustments for Features0-4,046-4,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,870$53,834$59,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,255

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year201620152015
Modeli3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimBaseE400E550
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,975$9,320$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,345$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,046-4,417

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20162015
Modeli3E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in108.7 in
Length157.4 in185.0 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height62.1 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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